Business briefs
GE Volted
General Electric CEO Jeffrey Immelt said GE will buy 12,000 GM electric vehicles starting next year, beginning with the Volt.
Cisco hit
Technology bellwether Cisco Systems shares tumbled more than 16 percent to $20.52 yester day, a day after a gloomy revenue outlook disap pointed investors.
Foxwoods
Scott Butera was named CEO of Fox woods Resort Casino’s parent company, Ma shantucket Pequot Gam ing Enterprises. He had been president and CEO of Las Vegas-based Tro picana Entertainment.
BlackRock
Mizuho Financial Group agreed to buy a 2 percent stake in Black Rock for $500 million. Mizuho’s stake in the world’s largest asset manager will include 2.45 million shares sold directly by Bank of America.
Tim Hortons
Tim Hortons, Canada’s largest restaurant chain, reported a 21 percent rise in third-quarter profit yesterday, but said it will close 36 units in New England.